ADOPTED - APRIL 28, 1998

Agenda Item No. 7

Introduced by:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION HONORING THE CRISTO REY FIESTA COMMITTEE ON THE OCCASION OF ITS 20^TH YEAR OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE LANSING AREA

RESOLUTION #98-81

WHEREAS, the Cristo Rey Fiesta, which began as a small, church festival, has grown into a major mid-Michigan cultural affair, attracting over 20,000 people over three days; and

WHEREAS, the Fiesta is a showcase of some of the finest Hispanic culture, arts and traditions in Michigan and indeed, the nation; and

WHEREAS, Fiesta '98 will present the best in Latino and Tejano music, costumes, arts and crafts, folkloric performances and of course, Hispanic food; and

WHEREAS, the 1998 Fiesta will take place from May 22 to May 24 at the Cristo Rey Church Grounds, 5430 South Washington Avenue; and

WHEREAS, the committee of volunteers who coordinate this annual event are to be commended for their devotion of many hours of labor and their wonderful demonstration of community pride.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Ingham County Board of Commissioners that the Board extends its highest accolades of commendation to the members of the Cristo Rey Fiesta Committee for 20 years of outstanding service to the residents of Ingham County. The Board wishes you continued success in your culturally enriching endeavors.

Virgil Bernero Wallace Juall Randy Schafer

John Czarnecki Linda Keefe Linda A. Sims

Paul E. Goulet Jean M. McDonald Anne Smiley

Mark Grebner Paul C. Pratt Mary Stid

Bruce D. Hunting